Glyceryl monoundecylenate

Glyceryl monoundecylenate (CAS 65684-27-7), also known as glyceryl 10-undecenoate, is a monoester of glycerol and undecylenic acid used across personal care, food, and industrial formulations.

It functions as an emulsifier, humectant, and lubricant, derived from a naturally sourced fatty acid with a reactive unsaturated chain that supports further chemical modification for various industrial uses.

In personal care, it is incorporated into skin creams, lotions, and leave-on treatments where it contributes both emulsification and moisture retention to the finished formula for better skin feel.

Food-grade applications include use as an emulsifying agent in fat-based systems and confectionery coatings where controlled texture and stability are required for high-quality food production.

In lubricant and metalworking formulations, its ester structure provides boundary lubrication and surface adhesion on metal substrates, ensuring high performance in demanding mechanical environments.

The reactive double bond also makes it a functional building block in coatings, adhesives, and sealant systems where crosslinkable bio-based intermediates are specified for sustainable manufacturing.

Glyceryl monoundecylenate is typically supplied as a liquid or low-melting paste depending on purity and temperature conditions. It is available in cosmetic-grade and food-grade specifications.

Industrial technical grades are also offered for coatings and lubricant applications where food or cosmetic compliance is not required, meeting formulator requirements across all regulated markets.